November 29, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, JMFP said: Local OKC radio is saying Brent Venables on the ground in Norman: https://www.thesportsanimal.com/listen-live/ If Venables is actually on the ground as the hire in Oklahoma just what 16 hours after they figure out Riley was leaving, they had to of had a backup plan in place already.
November 29, 20214 yr Just now, Hook1997 said: If Venables is actually on the ground as the hire in Oklahoma just what 16 hours after they figure out Riley was leaving, they had to of had a backup plan in place already. Press conference is starting any minute... Bob Stoops is there and they say BV is in town? https://www.thesportsanimal.com/listen-live/
November 29, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, MIkeHoncho said: Venables is interesting if true. Never been a HC, not that it mattered for Stoops, but taking a Tier 1 program as a first HC job is a big leap. you have to admit that he was the guy that won them the NC. Bob is there to advise BV on the HC part. Good time for Venables to jump ship from Clempson.
November 29, 20214 yr Live look at Brett Venables first words on being introduced by Bob Stoops as the new Oklahoma Head Coach
November 29, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, JMFP said: Press conference is starting any minute... Bob Stoops is there and they say BV is in town? https://www.thesportsanimal.com/listen-live/ Click on the link and the add that pops up is a Tiger King impersonator for a local ford dealership, so very Oklahoma of them lol. They aren’t announcing Venables just Stoops as interim. Edited November 29, 20214 yr by Hook1997
November 29, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Don Johnson said: I am... whelmed. Edited November 29, 20214 yr by flatdawgs
November 29, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, flatdawgs said: I am whelmed Not a splash hire, but DeBoer appears to be a solid HC. Who did the UW faithful want?
November 29, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, DFW Horn said: Not a splash hire, but DeBoer appears to be a solid HC. Who did the UW faithful want? I think he's fine... or I hope so, anyway. There was enough talk in certain places re Campbell that my guess is an offer was made but turned down. The faithful would have been excited about that. It's more a "wait and see" with DeBoer - mainly to see if he can build a decent defensive staff (defense has always been the hallmark of UW when we're successful).
November 29, 20214 yr 20 minutes ago, JMFP said: Press conference is starting any minute... Bob Stoops is there and they say BV is in town? https://www.thesportsanimal.com/listen-live/ I clicked over to the presser, and was greeted with this ad. This whole thing is so Oklahoma.
November 29, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Vertigo said: I clicked over to the presser, and was greeted with this ad. This whole thing is so Oklahoma. Your welcome.
November 29, 20214 yr you have to admit that he was the guy that won them the NC. Bob is there to advise BV on the HC part. Good time for Venables to jump ship from Clempson.Yeah, it could work out. Stoops will absolutely be around to mentor. They could have offensive problems, relatively speaking, given the coaching and roster turnover on that side of the ball, but you have to think the defense will do well if they can get talent he likes in there.
November 29, 20214 yr Someone posted it about 100 pages back, but hard to believe less than 12 months ago a number of FBS programs allegedly weren't going to survive an entire year of lost COVID revenue and now, one season later, the average coaching salary has likely doubled and the money is seemingly endless (at least on paper).
November 29, 20214 yr 28 minutes ago, MIkeHoncho said: Venables is interesting if true. Never been a HC, not that it mattered for Stoops, but taking a Tier 1 program as a first HC job is a big leap. didnt seem to limit Dabo, or Ryan Day. While I realize those guys stayed in house, Venables has experience at OU as well. With OU's history with Stoops and LR, I doubt they would hesitate one bit.
November 29, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Blotto said: didnt seem to limit Dabo, or Ryan Day. While I realize those guys stayed in house, Venables has experience at OU as well. With OU's history with Stoops and LR, I doubt they would hesitate one bit. they also don't have to pay new Michigan State/Aggy market rates... any word on Riley's contract numbers yet?
November 29, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Blotto said: didnt seem to limit Dabo, or Ryan Day. While I realize those guys stayed in house, Venables has experience at OU as well. With OU's history with Stoops and LR, I doubt they would hesitate one bit. Eh. It took Dabo 8 years and DW to finally contend. Granted OU isn't Clemson but I'm cool if Venables piles up a bunch of 3-5 loss seasons. I don't think Day is a great comp for several reasons.
November 29, 20214 yr 56 minutes ago, Blotto said: Lulz what a change of atmosphere from ND to LSU. He's a better than average coach, but I don't see him fitting in down in BR. That's my thought. Talk about round peg/square hole.
November 29, 20214 yr 9 minutes ago, dcar00 said: they also don't have to pay new Michigan State/Aggy market rates... any word on Riley's contract numbers yet? As a private school, we won't see it. SC has always kept that shit close to the vest. I'll bet it's north of 10/$100 mil.
November 29, 20214 yr 15 minutes ago, Blotto said: didnt seem to limit Dabo, or Ryan Day. While I realize those guys stayed in house, Venables has experience at OU as well. With OU's history with Stoops and LR, I doubt they would hesitate one bit. And for every Dabo and Ryan Day there about 100 coaches that fail without head coaching experience at their first stop.
November 29, 20214 yr OU will ultimately be fine. I just hope this fucks with their talent level for next year at least so we can have another shot at beating them in Norman as they head to the SEC. Just a pipedream, but would love to have scoreboard on them as they exit.
November 29, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Sbbruin said: Interesting post from an Alabama fan on the OU board about Riley: Bama fan here. the insider of insider on our board. Had some thoughts about LR leaving the sooners from his sources at OU.. This dude is legit and does not put out any fake info at all.. So here it is. He says that his sources at OU are not terriblely upset with LR leaving because LR has been running a week program. His players were running a little wild getting arrested and failing drug test but as been kept quite for the most part, Every program has this but his source this was going on well above normal... LR players are soft and LR is soft, recruits a bunch of soft players from Cali and they stay soft in his program. The PTB at OU wanted some changes to the S/C program and wanted the DL coach gone. LR would not replace them... Also said LR is going to the perfect place for him because he is soft and the culture out their is soft.... I guess we all will see who's right.. I was wrong about him going to LSU but it seems LSU got played big time and they were the misdirection play for all of this. one more thing our source said he felt bad for you guys but does not anymore maybe you and LSU are getting off easy.... You bet.
November 29, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, dcar00 said: they also don't have to pay new Michigan State/Aggy market rates... any word on Riley's contract numbers yet? I was told $110MM total, 24/7 use of a private jet, they bought his two houses that were for sale in OK for over market price and bought him a $6MM house in SoCal. That's in addition to the facility upgrades and asst. coach salaries, etc.
November 29, 20214 yr 36 minutes ago, flatdawgs said: I think he's fine... or I hope so, anyway. There was enough talk in certain places re Campbell that my guess is an offer was made but turned down. The faithful would have been excited about that. It's more a "wait and see" with DeBoer - mainly to see if he can build a decent defensive staff (defense has always been the hallmark of UW when we're successful). DeBoer was a guy I wanted us to go after if Campbell went to USC or UW. At this point the only thing that concerns me is if Brian Kelly heads to the swamp. Notre Dame is 2nd to Ohio State and ahead of Michigan as the assumed jobs Campbell will leave for (Rust Belt blue bloods).
November 29, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Sandman said: I was told $110MM total, 24/7 use of a private jet, they bought his two houses that were for sale in OK for over market price and bought him a $6MM house in SoCal. That's in addition to the facility upgrades and asst. coach salaries, etc. You were told = you read a tweet
November 29, 20214 yr 8 minutes ago, Sandman said: I was told $110MM total, 24/7 use of a private jet, they bought his two houses that were for sale in OK for over market price and bought him a $6MM house in SoCal. That's in addition to the facility upgrades and asst. coach salaries, etc. You don’t just buy two houses on a Sunday or buy someone a random house they haven’t even seen yet…..
November 29, 20214 yr LSU said they would announce on Tuesday or Wednesday? Isn't that when the next CFB selection rankings are announced?
November 29, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, 'stache said: OU will ultimately be fine. I just hope this fucks with their talent level for next year at least so we can have another shot at beating them in Norman as they head to the SEC. Just a pipedream, but would love to have scoreboard on them as they exit. If by "fine" you mean "cashing big checks and winning 7-8 games a year" then, yeah, they'll be fine. The next decade is going to be an endless stream of schadenfreude for schools like us. God, I hope you guys beat Baylor and make the playoffs.
November 29, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, Nivek said: On top of the exit fees? I suspect OU will find the money for a good coach exit fees or not.
November 29, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Fud said: You were told = you read a tweet No, someone in my office told me. I assume he read a tweet, though.
November 29, 20214 yr The portal changes things. Gotta get somebody in there quickly to retain the existing talent on the roster that you wish to retain.Eh…..doesnt really apply to Texas lol
November 29, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Hook1997 said: You don’t just buy two houses on a Sunday or buy someone a random house they haven’t even seen yet….. Riley had a house he was trying to sell for a while because he built a bigger house and it had recently been completed. Supposedly, they're paying off those two houses and getting him one in L.A., perhaps the 6MM is a housing allowance?
November 29, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Blotto said: Lulz what a change of atmosphere from ND to LSU. He's a better than average coach, but I don't see him fitting in down in BR. 32 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: That's my thought. Talk about round peg/square hole. Kelly got a student killed trying to film practice and basically said "shit happens." He's been SEC ready for a long time. Edited November 29, 20214 yr by ultimaton
November 29, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Sandman said: Riley had a house he was trying to sell for a while because he built a bigger house and it had recently been completed. Supposedly, they're paying off those two houses and getting him one in L.A., perhaps the 6MM is a housing allowance? Now that makes sense, the bought in there threw me off.
November 29, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said: If by "fine" you mean "cashing big checks and winning 7-8 games a year" then, yeah, they'll be fine. The next decade is going to be an endless stream of schadenfreude for schools like us. God, I hope you guys beat Baylor and make the playoffs. Meh, they're still a helmet school with a lot of resources. They won't win the conference 20 years straight in the SEC, but if I'm being honest, I bet they win at least one within the first decade, maybe within 5. They will still recruit like a blueblood unless they really fuck up this hire. A full-blown demise would be so fucking sweet though, hope it happens. Edited November 29, 20214 yr by 'stache
November 29, 20214 yr 31 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: As a private school, we won't see it. SC has always kept that shit close to the vest. I'll bet it's north of 10/$100 mil. I say keep the insanity going. add another $2,000,000 per year and things make sense.
November 29, 20214 yr Just now, 'stache said: Meh, they're still a helmet school with a lot of resources. They won't win the conference 20 years straight in the SEC, but if I'm being honest, I bet they win at least one within the first decade, if not earlier. A full-blown demise would be so fucking sweet though, hope it happens. It won't be full blown demise, but it will be an unacceptable level of losing for their fans. They'll get 11AM kicks. They'll get home games against "crappy" schools. They'll whine about all the same shit they whined about in the Big 12, and they'll lose more. But they'll get more $ to do it.
November 29, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, Sandman said: Riley had a house he was trying to sell for a while because he built a bigger house and it had recently been completed. Supposedly, they're paying off those two houses and getting him one in L.A., perhaps the 6MM is a housing allowance? $6 mil? Low rent district, then.
November 29, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said: It won't be full blown demise, but it will be an unacceptable level of losing for their fans. They'll get 11AM kicks. They'll get home games against "crappy" schools. They'll whine about all the same shit they whined about in the Big 12, and they'll lose more. But they'll get more $ to do it. You just described our season this year
November 29, 20214 yr Just now, Sbbruin said: $6 mil? Low rent district, then. That's a 2 bedroom bungalow near the tracks, right?
November 29, 20214 yr Auburn fired Bobo. but I was told no one changes staff before NSD. sick of these bullshit boomer truisms.
November 29, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, millhouse said: You just described our season this year Assuming you're a Texas fan, I'm probably describing your future as well.
November 29, 20214 yr 30 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said: If by "fine" you mean "cashing big checks and winning 7-8 games a year" then, yeah, they'll be fine. The next decade is going to be an endless stream of schadenfreude for schools like us. God, I hope you guys beat Baylor and make the playoffs. You have really jumped right in to the bitter little man syndrome. I, for one, applaud you for committing to the role. You probably need to work on an annoying chant to really make it stick. Left! Be! Hind! Left! Be! Hind! has some potential.
November 29, 20214 yr 8 minutes ago, horngasm22 said: Auburn fired Bobo. but I was told no one changes staff before NSD. sick of these bullshit boomer truisms. 1) Nobody said "no one changes staff before NSD." Most. 2) You should probably head to the recruiting thread where this has already been discussed instead of ranting like a moron in this thread.
November 29, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said: Looking like it might be Kelly. Elko to LSU?
November 29, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said: Looking like it might be Kelly. Jesus. ND might be a playoff team! Could this be a smokescreen to get Kelly more money at ND or to cover for the coach they are really after? Coaches' agents must play all these AD fools and just laugh and laugh.
November 29, 20214 yr Just now, Sir Ulrich said: Elko to LSU? Nah. Elko and Kelly didn't really part on good terms.
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